The much anticipated spin-off series, The Penguin has recently revealed a major change in its cast. Mark Strong will be essaying the nefarious Gotham City mobster Carmine Falcone in the upcoming series.

The role of Carmine Falcone was recast simply because The Batman actor John Turturro had scheduling conflicts, so was unable to film the series. Instead, Mark Strong has taken on the role. Showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc explained the reasoning behind the recast, telling IGN: "Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us.

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has explained the decision to replace The Batman star John Turturro with Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone. She also comments on Oz Cobb's distinctive walk in the show.